How much does a chemical technician make in Madison?
$60,720a year
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians in the Madison, WI metro area. That is $29.19 an hour or $5,060 a month.
- Hourly
- $29.19
- Vs. national median
- +1%
- Rank among cities
- 81 of 193
- Jobs in the area
- 270
Pay range
Lowest 10%: $45,940Median: $60,720Highest 10%: $83,570
| Percentile | Yearly | Hourly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th | $45,940 | $22.09 | |
| 25th | $51,540 | $24.78 | |
| Median | $60,720 | $29.19 | |
| 75th | $72,410 | $34.81 | |
| 90th | $83,570 | $40.18 |
Other cities in Wisconsin
Median yearly pay for chemical technicians.
| Duluth, MN | $80,190 |
| Sheboygan, WI | $67,430 |
| Minneapolis, MN | $62,820 |
| Milwaukee, WI | $61,230 |
| Green Bay, WI | $53,430 |
Related jobs in Madison
Same field, median yearly pay.
| Physicist | $136,500 |
| Atmospheric and Space Scientist | $108,000 |
| Clinical and Counseling Psychologist | $107,500 |
| Biochemist and Biophysicist | $106,500 |
| Urban and Regional Planner | $103,900 |
| Social Scientist and Related Worker | $88,830 |
| Economist | $88,770 |
| Occupational Health and Safety Specialist | $86,650 |
| Medical Scientist | $85,570 |
| Conservation Scientist | $85,110 |
Frequently asked questions
How much does a chemical technician make an hour in Madison?
The median hourly pay in the Madison, WI metro area is $29.19 ($60,720 a year).
Do chemical technicians make more in Madison than the national average?
Yes: $60,720 against $60,390 nationally, 1% more.
How does Madison compare with the rest of Wisconsin?
The median in Wisconsin is $59,440, so Madison pays 2% more.
Where does Madison rank for chemical technician pay?
81 of 193 metro areas with data.
How much does a chemical technician make starting out in Madison?
The lowest-paid 10% make $45,940 or less a year; the top 10% make $83,570 or more.
Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS): pay in May 2025, published by BLS in 2026. Hourly pay is the yearly figure divided by 2,080 hours.